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Purpose NIL, Building a Plan for Your Life and Legacy
Purpose NIL, Building a Plan for Your Life and Legacy
Show Notes:
In this episode of Purpose NIL, host and purpose coach James M. Rink breaks down one of the most essential frameworks for living with intention — purpose, mission, goals, and pruning. Purpose is not a moment; it's a lifestyle. And within that lifestyle, every season of your life needs a focused mission to move you forward.
James opens with the iconic story of President John F. Kennedy's 1961 moon mission — one of history's greatest examples of a bold, time-bound goal that unified an entire nation. Even the janitor at NASA knew he was helping to put a man on the moon. That's the power of a mission rooted in purpose.
Featured Guests:
John Locke — Oklahoma University Football Tight End John shares three seasonal missions currently shaping his life: his summer finance internship with Allen & Company in New York City, the team's transformation phase preparing for fall football, and building his NIL brand, John Locke Incorporated. His purpose statement — to inspire children to dream big, invest in families, and lead with passion — threads through every one of those missions. Follow John on social media at @JohnLockeOC and explore NIL opportunities with him on Opendorse.
Zya Vann — OU Women's Basketball Guard Zya opens up about the importance of self-care, people-pleasing, and protecting your own energy while still showing up for others. James uses the lifeguard analogy — reach, throw, row, go — to illustrate how purpose-driven leaders can care for others without losing themselves. Zya’s missions include making the honor roll, increasing her steals and scoring averages, leading her team with positivity, being present for her friends and family, and partnering with authentic brands through NIL. Follow Zya on social media at @ZyaVann and explore NIL opportunities with her on Opendorse
The Pruning Principle James closes with a personal story — a 10-year-old boy watching his father prune five overgrown apple trees in the backyard. Pruning isn't about hurting the tree; it's about helping it focus its energy on producing quality fruit. Your life works the same way. Audit your calendar, your bank statements, and your commitments. Ask yourself: is this supporting my purpose, my mission, and my goals? If not, it's time to prune.
From JFK's moon mission to Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin, James reminds us that bold purposes planted today can grow into legacies no one can yet imagine. Your launch point is the mission right in front of you.
Resources Mentioned:
James M. Rink recorded in Nashville, TN
John Locke and Zya Vann recorded in Norman, OK
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By James M. RinkPurpose NIL, Building a Plan for Your Life and Legacy
Show Notes:
In this episode of Purpose NIL, host and purpose coach James M. Rink breaks down one of the most essential frameworks for living with intention — purpose, mission, goals, and pruning. Purpose is not a moment; it's a lifestyle. And within that lifestyle, every season of your life needs a focused mission to move you forward.
James opens with the iconic story of President John F. Kennedy's 1961 moon mission — one of history's greatest examples of a bold, time-bound goal that unified an entire nation. Even the janitor at NASA knew he was helping to put a man on the moon. That's the power of a mission rooted in purpose.
Featured Guests:
John Locke — Oklahoma University Football Tight End John shares three seasonal missions currently shaping his life: his summer finance internship with Allen & Company in New York City, the team's transformation phase preparing for fall football, and building his NIL brand, John Locke Incorporated. His purpose statement — to inspire children to dream big, invest in families, and lead with passion — threads through every one of those missions. Follow John on social media at @JohnLockeOC and explore NIL opportunities with him on Opendorse.
Zya Vann — OU Women's Basketball Guard Zya opens up about the importance of self-care, people-pleasing, and protecting your own energy while still showing up for others. James uses the lifeguard analogy — reach, throw, row, go — to illustrate how purpose-driven leaders can care for others without losing themselves. Zya’s missions include making the honor roll, increasing her steals and scoring averages, leading her team with positivity, being present for her friends and family, and partnering with authentic brands through NIL. Follow Zya on social media at @ZyaVann and explore NIL opportunities with her on Opendorse
The Pruning Principle James closes with a personal story — a 10-year-old boy watching his father prune five overgrown apple trees in the backyard. Pruning isn't about hurting the tree; it's about helping it focus its energy on producing quality fruit. Your life works the same way. Audit your calendar, your bank statements, and your commitments. Ask yourself: is this supporting my purpose, my mission, and my goals? If not, it's time to prune.
From JFK's moon mission to Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin, James reminds us that bold purposes planted today can grow into legacies no one can yet imagine. Your launch point is the mission right in front of you.
Resources Mentioned:
James M. Rink recorded in Nashville, TN
John Locke and Zya Vann recorded in Norman, OK
PNIL 022